Danzhai’s intangible cultural heritage includes handicraft batik in Paimo Village, ancient papermaking in Shiqiao Village, handicraft birdcages in Kala Village, etc.

1. Handicraft batik in Paimo Village

Paimo Village is a Miao village located in the southeastern part of Yangwu Town, Danzhai County, Qiandongnan Miao and Dong Autonomous Prefecture, Guizhou Province. This is the earliest and largest birthplace of batik art in the world. It has a unique batik art culture and is praised by Chinese and foreign friends as the "hometown of batik art" and "the first dye in the East".

2. The handicraft and ancient papermaking in Shiqiao Village

Shiqiao Village preserves the ancient papermaking technology, which can be called the oldest "papermaking technology". Because the traditional craftsmanship is well preserved, it is also known as the "Hometown of Chinese National Paper".

3. The handmade birdcage of Kara Village

The birdcage is not only the business card of Kara Village, but also the income of Kara Village. The craft of making birdcages has been listed as a national intangible cultural heritage more than 20 years ago due to the persistence of the craftsmen's ingenuity.

Danzhai special food recommendations:

1. Fighting chicken

In Danzhai, many Miao villages have the custom of raising and watching fighting cocks. Compared with ordinary chickens, they are taller and have firmer meat. In addition to raising and watching fighting cocks, the Miao people in Kala Village have also developed ways to eat fighting cocks during their long history. "Kara Fighting Chicken" is famous in Guizhou Province and is one of the top ten famous dishes in Danzhai.

2. Miao King Fish

As one of the top ten famous dishes in Danzhai, it is also known as green pepper and vegetarian fish. Miaowangyu uses rice flower fish that grows in rice fields. It uses rice flowers as food. It has a delicious taste, full fragrance, and is very original.

3. Ciba

Ciba is a delicacy that people in Danzhai must make during the New Year. However, with the improvement of living standards, Ciba is no longer only available during the New Year. It is also available in the market. You can buy hot and fragrant glutinous rice cakes.